On May 22, BIGBANG member Daesung’s agency, R&D Company, officially denied recent rumors suggesting a romantic relationship between Daesung and former KARA member Heo Young-ji. The speculation emerged after photos of the two attending a MAMAMOO concert together surfaced on social media and online communities. The agency clarified that the pair formed a friendship through the YouTube content series 'Zip Daesung' and are simply close colleagues, putting a swift end to the dating claims. | On May 22, BIGBANG member Daesung’s agency, R&D Company, officially denied recent rumors suggesting a romantic relationship between Daesung and former KARA member Heo Young-ji. The speculation emerged after photos of the two attending a MAMAMOO concert together surfaced on social media and online communities. The agency clarified that the pair formed a friendship through the YouTube content series 'Zip Daesung' and are simply close colleagues, putting a swift end to the dating claims.